Low socio-economic status adversely effects dialysis survival in Australia.

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

In Australia, low SES has an adverse effect on dialysis patient survival despite universal healthcare. This effect is mainly among younger patients where SES may have a greater proportional impact than co-morbidities.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
healthcare
ejection fraction
free survival
case report
prognostic factors
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
social media
adverse drug